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May 12, 2016

Schumacher SupaStox Atom GT12 alloy hub carriers

Schumacher SupaStock Atom GT12 alloy hub carriers

Schumacher have introduced new lightweight alloy front hubs for the SupaStox Atom GT12. The new alloy front hub has a host of new features to improve the car’s usability, performance and durability. Using the hubs will offer improved and smoother suspension action due to the specially impregnated hard anodising for extra low co-efficient of friction. The assembly is also lighter and smaller than the kit parts as the additional bump steer steering post is no longer required. Furthermore the new design allows for easy ride height adjustment using the included 0.25mm, 0.50mm and 2.00mm shims. On top of this the system allows for droop control, as addition or subtraction of shims allows easy front droop adjustment. Last but not least the hubs allow for easy caster adjustment, independent of ride height and they are stronger than the kit parts.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

May 12, 2016

KO Propo RSx one10 Type S low-profile servo

KO Propo’s popular RSx one10 range of servos soon gets an addition in the form of the RSx one10 Type S. The high-voltage compatible servo, on show during this week’s Shizuoka Hobby Show, measures 41×25.5x21mm and it weighs in at 51g. It features a coreless motor and will pull up to 8.2kg-cm at a speed of down to 0.08s/60°. More information will become available in time for the release.

Source: RC Monkey [rcmonkey.jp]

May 12, 2016

Sanwa Super Vortex Gen2 & Stock Type speedos

During this week’s Shizuoka Hobby Show in Japan Sanwa have introduced the new Super Vortex Gen2 and Super Vortex Stock Type brushless speed controllers. Starting with the Super Vortex Gen2, the controller is the follow-up model of the Super Vortex Zero and features SSR and SSL compatibility, it can make use of the Code 10 feature for M12S and Exzes ZZ radios and it also sports improved telemetry functions. All that is housed in a new all-aluminium case and the controller is fully programmable using Sanwa’s optional programming box.

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May 12, 2016

Yeah Racing Factory Allen wrench set

Yeah Racing have introduced their new 4-piece Allen wrench set. The tools make use of very lightweight aluminium handles, weighing in at only 22g each, that feature an anti-slip shape for effortless wrenching. Specially treated tool tips make for a long life of both the tools and the screws and included are 1.5mm, 2mm, 2.5mm and 3mm types with the set being available in orange, pink or black colour.

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May 11, 2016

Dirt Racing Products Dirt Bands tyre gluing bands

JConcepts have introduced the yellow-colour Dirt Racing Products Dirt Bands rubber tyre glueing bands. A uniquely moulded design, specifically developed for tyre mounting, the rubber band is produced in a high-elasticity material capable of stretching to a full assortment of different sized tyres including 1/10th, SCT and 1/8th buggy tyres. A finely detailed array of ergonomically shaped handles allows the user to adjust the rubber band to the sidewall of each tyre to apply the pressure where it is needed. The Dirt Bands are coloured in Dirt’s signature yellow colour and will include four bands per package.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

May 11, 2016

VP Pro Electric Tool Holder tray

VP Pro have introduced their Electric Tool Holder tray for the use with tool tips found on electric-powered rotary tools. A common sight especially in 1/8th scale racing the rotary tools allow for swift and easy tool tip changes and this is were VP Pro’s tool holder tray steps in as it holds up to 24 different tool tips along with a glow igniter and also two quick-change handles. The tray measures 142x58x16mm and it is made from lightweight yet durable black-anodised aluminium. Laser-etched logos round out the high-quality look.

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May 11, 2016

Bittydesign Ascari 190mm touring car bodyshell

Following several teaser images Italian company Bittydesign have introduced their all-new Ascari 190mm touring car bodyshell. Developed in cooperation with surface modelling engineers and car designers the body features an all-new look with performance to match. With a focus on consistent steering, thanks to the stepped front-end design, and balanced rear downforce, utilising a channeled roof and rear window section, the EFRA-legal body also offers high overall grip thanks to sculptured side skirts, making it ideal for both asphalt and carpet racing. It is made using lightweight 0.75mm Lexan material and it comes including window masks, decal sheet and lightweight wing mounting hardware.

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May 11, 2016

Hobbywing WiFi Express module

Hobbywing have introduced their new WiFi Express module for the use with the Xerun and Ezrun range of brushless speed controllers. Used in lieu of the LCD Programming Box the device allows for easy setting changes of the controller’s software using an iOS or Android-based mobile device while also giving access to the data logging feature of the XR10 Pro speed controller. On top of this the module makes for easy firmware updates to stay up-to-date with the latest releases. The device is powered by the controller’s build-in fan port, it measures 25.7×25.7×8.8mm and weighs in at only 11g.

Source: Hobbywing [hobbywing.com]